Accounts Assistant

Location: Appleton Thorn

William Stobart & Son
Appleton Thorn (Office Based)
Permanent | Full-Time
£25,000 – £30,000 per annum

Company Overview

William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage business operating a modern fleet across national distribution routes. The business supports a broad customer base across logistics and transport sectors, delivering reliable and time-sensitive services.

Finance plays a central role in maintaining commercial control, working capital discipline and operational performance. Due to continued growth and internal development, we are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Appleton Thorn office.

This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working closely with the wider Finance Team.

Role Summary

This is a hands-on Accounts Assistant position with exposure across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and core transactional finance processes.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50, supporting month-end processes and ensuring strong control over cash, supplier balances and customer accounts. The role will suit someone who enjoys structured transactional finance work and understands the importance of accuracy in a haulage environment where margins and cash flow require careful management.

There is genuine opportunity for development into broader month-end and management accounts exposure over time.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately into Sage 50
Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
Maintaining supplier accounts and performing regular supplier reconciliations
Preparing weekly and monthly BACS payment runs for review
Managing supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution
Sales Ledger

Raising customer invoices in line with agreed rates and contract terms
Supporting Credit Control activities including chasing overdue balances
Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate customer accounts
Assisting with customer statement preparation
Cash & Bank

Performing daily and weekly Bank Reconciliations
Posting cash receipts and payments accurately
Supporting cash flow visibility through accurate ledger maintenance
Month End & Reporting

Assisting with Month End close processes
Supporting preparation of journals, including accruals and prepayments
Maintaining nominal ledger accuracy
Supporting VAT return preparation
Assisting with intercompany reconciliations
Providing transactional support for management accounts preparation
Additional Finance Support

Processing employee expenses
Supporting payroll administration where required
Assisting with audit queries and documentation
Contributing to process improvements within the Finance Team
This role provides exposure across working capital management, ledger integrity and financial controls within a transport and haulage environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role
Practical experience of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processes
Experience performing Bank Reconciliations
Familiarity with Month End support and basic journals
Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting software
Strong Excel skills (basic formulas, data accuracy checks)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Organised and able to manage workload to meet deadlines
Confident communicator when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
We welcome applications from candidates currently working as Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Assistant or Ledger Clerk.

Desirable Skills

Experience with in haulage, logistics or transport
Exposure to accruals and prepayments
Experience supporting VAT returns
AAT qualification (studying or qualified)
Understanding of working capital and cash flow controls

Benefits & Package

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Office-based role at Appleton Thorn
25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Structured reporting line to Finance Manager
Exposure to wider finance processes and career progression opportunities
This position offers clear progression within the finance function. For the right candidate, there will be opportunity to take on increased Month End responsibility and develop towards Senior Accounts Assistant level over time.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday
Standard office hours
Office-based role at Appleton Thorn

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger knowledge and are looking for a stable role within a well-established haulage business, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV via the job board. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly